Will Tuell

New hunters in search of a required firearms safety course before the fall season kicks into high gear may be in luck as the Calais Rod & Gun Club is planning a daylong course for anyone 10 and up in need of certification. The course will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Calais Rod and Gun Clubhouse -- 199 Charlotte Road in Charlotte. 

Scarecrow Lamp Pole Decorating, Main Street. Calling all businesses, groups, families, and individuals! Help add some seasonal décor to downtown by creating a scarecrow for the lamp posts for display throughout October. It’s free, and it’s fun! FMI, visit the Facebook page Calais, Maine Annual Scarecrow Contest.

9 a.m. – Kids’ Scarecrow Shuffle 1-Mile Fun Run, Waterfront. Two groups – ages up to 8 and ages 9-12 – can lace up their sneakers and take part in the free 1-mile fun run. Sponsored by CDRC.

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Clyde’s Car Show, now in its fourth year, drew a large crowd last Sunday once again as over 80 classic and antique cars filled the back lot of C&E Feeds General Market and Calais Package Hub, attracting enthusiasts of all ages. 

Patrons strolled through the showcase, voting for their favorite vehicles.  A 50/50 raffle raised funds for the Kenny Murphy Memorial Fund, and prizes were awarded to standout cars and trucks.

Community members browse through a variety of books at the book sale, part of the annual Applefest held last Saturday at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church. (Photo by Pierre Little)

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The second of two recent meetings regarding the proposed extension of the Down East Sunrise Trail from Ayers Junction to Route 1 in Calais was held last week at the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge.  According to the Refuge, nearly 60 people attended to hear presentations, provide feedback, and ask questions.

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Washington County is preparing for a beloved tradition: the 20th Annual Turkey-a-Thon, scheduled for Friday, October 11.  

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A recent social media post generated widespread discussion in Calais and surrounding towns, following claims that Governor Janet Mills contacted Calais Mayor Artie Mingo regarding the relocation of asylum seekers to the city.  The post alleged that Governor Mills informed the mayor she would be sending two busloads of asylum seekers to Calais and that Mayor Mingo responded by stating two buses would be waiting to send them back to Augusta.

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This Saturday, October 5, Calais Downtown Revitalization Coalition (CDRC) will host its annual Harvest Festival, offering a full day of activities for all ages.  The event kicks off at 9 a.m. with the Scarecrow Shuffle, a one-mile fun run along the riverfront for kids up to grade eight.

Down East Hospice Volunteers of Washington County graduated seven new hospice volunteers after participating in a 25-hour training. They are Ellen Carle, of Big Lake Township; Ernest Carle, of Big Lake Township; Thelma Stevens, of Calais; Mary Kate O’Neill, of Lubec; Vicki Verge, of Pembroke; Arielle Richardson, of Eastport; and Linda Evans, of Grand Lake Stream; shown with Barbara Barnett, Executive Director of DEHV.  For information about DEHV’s free services and to become a hospice volunteer, call 454-7521 ext.

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish recently celebrated the retirement of Cheryl Amber and Kathy Lawrence.  “Cheryl and Kathy have dedicated so many years of service to our parish, and they will be sorely missed. We are incredibly grateful for the love, care, and commitment they’ve shown our community. As they embark on this new chapter, let us keep them in our prayers and wish them every blessing in the years to come,” the church's Facebook page noted. (Photo by Pierre Little)